Detailed comparison: the alternatives femibion®, Elevit®, Orthomol Natal® & amitamin® fertil F
Are you looking for an alternative to femibion®, Orthomol Natal® or Elevit®? amitamin® fertil F is certainly a good alternative.
femibion®, Elevit® and Orthomol® Natal are often mentioned as nutritional supplements for women who wish to have children and for the period between pregnancy and the end of breastfeeding.
Folio® forte is also often sought in this context.
With amitamin® fertil F phase 1 and amitamin® fertil F phase 2 there is a modern alternative nutrient concept that you should take a closer look at.
Simply compare femibion®, Elevit® or Orthomol Natal® with amitamin® fertil F based on the active ingredients, the other added substances such as fillers and the price.
We have compared all the active ingredients and dosages in a table.
And then decide for yourself what is the best supplement of vitamins and trace elements for you and your child before and during pregnancy.
Comparison of femibion® 0 (baby planning) with femibion® 1 and amitamin® fertil F phase 1
There are three femibion® products which, according to the manufacturer, should be taken at the same time: femibion® 0 is the dietary supplement that should be taken when planning to have a baby.
In addition to 800 µg folate as folic acid (400 µg) and L-methylfolate (400 µg), it contains five other vitamins and iodine (vitamins B2, B6, B12, D, E and the trace element iodine).
The recommended intake is 1 capsule per day. femibion® 1 is the food supplement that should be taken in early pregnancy up to the 12th week.
In addition to 800 µg folate as folic acid (400 µg) and L-methylfolate (400 µg), it also contains 11 other vitamins (vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, biotin, niacin, pantothenic acid, C, D, E) and iodine.
The recommended intake is 1 capsule per day. femibion® 0 and femibion® 1 are best compared with amitamin® fertil F phase 1 .
femibion® 2 follows on from this in terms of dosage and is recommended from the 12th week.
The dosage and number of active ingredients is higher. femibion® 2 is best compared with amitamin® fertil F phase 2 or e.g. Orthomol Natal® or Elevit® 2.
Comparison of Orthomol Natal® 1 with amitamin® fertil F phase 1 and phase 2
Orthomol® offers Orthomol Natal®, a product that is intended for the entire period from the desire to have children to the end of the breastfeeding period.
Orthomol Natal® contains vitamins D, E, K, C, B1, B2, niacin, B6, folic acid, B12, biotin and pantothenic acid.
It contains the minerals and trace elements calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, chromium, molybdenum and iodine.
It also contains beta-carotene, omega-3 DHA and EPA and lactic acid bacteria cultures.
Orthomol Natal® is available in two forms: either as a combination of sachets with granules for dissolving and three additional tablets.
Or as a pure capsule and tablet form – with 5 tablets and 3 capsules to be taken daily. The composition of Orthomol Natal® is best compared with the alternative amitamin® fertil F phase 2.
amitamin® fertil F phase 1 is a dietary supplement for the period from baby planning / desire to have children to the end of the third month / 12th week.
Unlike femibion® 0 and 1, you do not have to change the product when pregnancy is established. In addition to 800 µg folate as folic acid (400 µg) and bioactive folate Quatrefolic® (400 µg), amitamin® fertil F phase 1 contains 11 other vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6, B12, biotin, niacin, pantothenic acid, C, D, E) and 8 trace elements and minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc, selenium, manganese and iodine).
All active ingredients are contained in the recommended daily dose of 1 capsule.
Below you can see a detailed comparison of the ingredients (click to enlarge if necessary):
Bioactive folate – that’s why it’s so important!
amitamin® fertil F phase 1 and 2 contain bioactive folate Quatrefolic®the most modern folate available.
Unlike synthetic folic acid (chem.: pteroylmonoglutamic acid), which is often used, the bioactive folate Quatrefolic® can be used directly by the body without further metabolic processes.
Synthetic folic acid cannot be utilized at all by some women and has no effect on the folate level in the blood. This is why it is so important to pay particular attention to the folate form when supplementing food for pregnant women!
The alternatives Elevit® 2, femibion® 2, Orthomol Natal® and amitamin® fertil F phase 2 in comparison
amitamin® fertil F phase 2 is a dietary supplement for the period of pregnancy and breastfeeding.
It should be changed from fertil F phase 1 to phase 2 in the twelfth week at the latest in order to supplement omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA and to adjust the dosage.
However, you can also start with amitamin® fertil F phase 2 at the time you wish to have children. In addition to 600 µg folate as folic acid (300 µg) and bioactive folate Quatrefolic® (300 µg), amitamin® fertil F phase 2 contains 11 other vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6, B12, biotin, niacin, pantothenic acid, C, D, E) and 8 trace elements and minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc, selenium, manganese and iodine).
All active ingredients are contained in the recommended daily dose of four capsules a day.
But simply compare the ingredients of the various nutritional supplements for pregnant women yourself (click to enlarge):
All products, both Elevit® and Orthomol® Natal, femibion® Babyplanung as well as femibion® 1 and amitamin® fertil F phase 1 can be purchased online and locally in German and Austrian pharmacies.
You can also purchase amitamin® fertil F phase 1 and phase 2 directly from the manufacturer amitamin® free of shipping costs.
There you can obtain particularly favorable 3-packs (phase 1: from 12.95 € per month/ phase 2: from 19.95 € per month)
Comparison of femibion® without iodine and amitamin® fertil F – a good alternative?
Anyone looking for femibion® without iodine will probably have an iodine allergy.
For a few diseases, such as Hashimoto’s thyrioiditis, it may also be advisable not to take additional iodine. Iodine is a trace element that is important for hormone production in the thyroid gland.
It contributes to normal brain function and is important for normal nerve function and energy metabolism.
The DGE generally recommends an intake of 200 µg iodine daily, 230 µg daily for pregnant women and even 260 µg iodine per day during breastfeeding.
Iodine deficiency in Germany
Unfortunately, our diet is generally very low in iodine.
A large systematic study of the nutritional quality of Germans (the National Consumption Study II) found that over 97% of people who do not use iodized table salt have an iodine deficiency.
Even among women who use iodized table salt for cooking and seasoning, around two thirds do not consume enough iodine.
For those who cannot take iodine in the form of a dietary supplement for medical reasons, amitamin® fertil F is not an alternative to femibion® without iodine.
amitamin® fertil F phase 1 and 2 both contain the important trace element iodine.
There is (currently) no iodine-free variant.
amitamin® fertil F phase 1 contains 150 µg iodine per daily dose (1 capsule), amitamin® fertil F phase 2 contains 200 µg iodine per daily dose (4 capsules), adapted to pregnancy and breastfeeding. Note: Status of the comparison August 2018
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